I stumbled across Jericho Cheese Company and was blown away! The displays in British cheese shops…read moreare so much more appealing than the cases in American. The proprieter was exceptionally knowledgable and was kind to cut me for relatively small pieces with which to make a lunch. The cardo, a washed rind goat cheese, was particularly amazing. It tasted like grass in the best way.

From the owner: We are cheesemongers, specialising in cheeses from the British Isles, with a focus on quality,…read moreflavour and excellent service.

This is one of my favorite cheese shops in London and it also happens to be the oldest cheese…read moremonger in the city too. The first Paxton & Whitfield cheese shop was opened in 1797 and is located on Jermyn street just across from Fortnum and masons. They have an excellent variety of quality cheeses including cheeses from the British isles. Their truffle cheese are particularly excellent. Service is very professional and those working at the store are very knowledgeable about the cheeses. While upscale with a traditional ambiance, the store is also fresh and modern. Highly recommended.

Sad that such a historical cheesecloth has some attendants whose customer service skills leave much…read moreto be deserved. Went today at 12:30 and the most senior lady there was frankly rude and unpleasant. I would recommend going to Neal's Yard. Less attitude and way better service.

If you're a fan of the Marylebone La Fromagerie but find it a bit too busy at times then it's well…read moreworth paying a trip to Highbury and seeking out this smaller store. The 'cheese maturing cellar' stocks every cheese you could possibly imagine and stores them at various levels of smelliness depending on your own personal tastes. It is truly a homage to fromage! For the sweet tooth's out there La Fromagerie also has a sizeable selection of cakes and pastries. By the shop window there are a couple of tables which are perfect for sitting down with a cup of tea and choosing one of these delicious treats to nibble on. Or if you're feeling extra extravagant then try one of their Valrhona hot chocolates- though beware, these are only for true chocoholics and pack a a fairly bitter punch. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a really high quality deli. The food isn't cheap but the quality is fantastic.

My neighbourhood cheese shop is called La Fromagerie and it's so much more than a cheese shop…read more Now, I only go to La Fromagerie for the cheese and today I purchased brie with truffles that is delicious. What I love about this shop is that the staff is helpful and friendly and offers lots of suggestions when you are buying cheese, Caroline really knows her stuff. Whenever I go into the shop I feel a bit overwhelmed because I'm never exactly sure what I want, I love that I can tell them what I like and they have several selections instantly in mind. When I say that La Fromagerie is more than a cheese shop it means they sell other things. You can pick up a dessert or order a cappuccino. They even have a few tables to sit and enjoy a drink and if you love the smell of cheese you will certainly enjoy that. The shop isn't very big and it doesn't take many people before it starts to feel crowded. Despite that, it's a warm environment and I don't mind wiggling around a few folks as I happily exit the shop with my purchases.

This place is so freaking cool. The gentleman who helped us was really nice and let me taste five…read moreor six different kinds of cheese. Based on my input, he suggested such lovely options that I'll never again get to have in the states. It was such a lovely visit and I'm so excited to eat what he helped us pick.

Be sure to check out this little gym near Covent Garden. For those, like me, who have spent most of…read moreour lives buying cheese from a massive grocery chain, visiting Neal's Yard Dairy was an incredible experience. You know that your cheesemonger is serious when they can tell you the names of some of the farmers that raised the animals that made the cheese that you're eating. Along with that, the selection is absolutely incredible. It is worth going in just to learn about the different types of cheeses, most of which come from the British Isles. If you are a true foodie and are serious about cheese, you'll stop by Neal's Yard Dairy.

A fantastic place - just like a cheese shop should be. Not only a great range of cheeses but…read moreknowledgeable staff who can guide you through the choices. You know you are in the right place when you can be steered to the best vacherin depending on precisely when you intend to eat it. They offer other foods as well as coffee etc to drink. But the cheese is the thing!

We went to Pangbourne to get a selection of 9 cheeses and some Wild Boar sausages with truffles as…read morea gift for my brother in laws 80th birthday. We said what we didn't want (washed rind cheeses) but otherwise left the selection to them. They choose an excellent assortment from their 140+ stock labelling each individually. Admittedly it wasn't cheap but given the quality it wasn't expensive either. My BinL and family were very well pleased with the result. The staff were keen to please, pleasant and helpful throughout. We would have no hesitation in using them again

I been to Barneys Deli couple of times and they always provided the best cheese's in town. Also…read moreordering my Christmas Cheese from their website was so easy! Always friendly service, thank you!

From the owner: Situated in the bustling North Laine community of independent retailers in Brighton, we stock over…read more40 different Sussex cheeses as well as your usual cheese shop favourites, vegan dairy-free alternatives, local award-winning charcuterie and small batch chutneys and preserves, hand-made chocolate and butter, and a wide range of olive and truffle oils and condiments.

This place is a nice little deli, tea room and smokehouse. They have a wide variety of cheeses and…read morewe ended taking home three types. There is a definite emphasis on UK and European cheeses. They have a wide assortment of prepackaged meats and sea food. We had tea and cake in the tearoom annex. It was quite good. We especially enjoyed the two huge skylights that let the sun flow into the room. There is outside seating as well.

I found out about The Cheese Plate when we had dinner at Frederick's in Islington. We ordered a…read morecheese plate for dessert, and the cheese was fantastic. So we asked them where they got their cheese, and they told us about The Cheese Plate. We live in Enfield, so we're fairly close-ish to Buntingford. Not really close, but it's about a half an hour drive. Given it can take us as long to get into London by train and tube, it's not that ridiculous for us to drive that far for cheese. Really. And who knew there'd be such an amazing cheese shop in a such a small town in the UK. You walk in and you can smell the cheese. That's how awesome it is. Plus it wasn't incredibly busy when we were there, so we got some excellent service. The woman waiting on us gave us some excellent cheeses to try. We ended up with a brie, a calvados soaked camembert, a wine soaked blue and some great cheddar. We also picked up some biscuits (which turned out to be some of the best ones I've had in the UK). We even dropped the name of Frederick's where we tried the cheese. The owner was ecstatic. Apparently some people from the restaurant had been in on Wednesday and asked if anyone had come in after having cheese in the restaurant. Apparently the answer was no. Until today. Awesome. It's not conveniently close. But it's not too far for us. It's a great shop with some great cheeses. I think they even had some jars of chutney as well. And some wine. You can also go in for some cheese or raclette to eat in. The website says that they do cheese tasting nights as well that we may have to try out some time.

Having recently moved from Northamptonshire to Hertfordshire, I needed to find a new "fromagery"…read moreand used the same tool most of us use these days - the internet (thanks again to Sir Tim Berners-Lee). Although The Cheese Plate is over 20 miles from my new home I thought that I should at least try it for our Christmas cheese plate, particularly as it was the closest specialist cheese retailer listed. Am I glad that I made the effort! Opening the shop door, the heady smells of a variety of cheeses didn't assail but welcomed you to browse - and what a selection to browse. I went with some part-formed ideas of what I wanted and came away with a selection that was both related to my first ideas but also quite different from them. A wide selection of biscuits, pickles and desert wines extends the shopping experience (this from a die-hard anti-shopper too). Over the 20 minutes or so I was in the shop, it was a joy to watch regular customers stocking up and owner Toby helping a man on his task of creating a perfect fondue amongst others. My personal "cheese angel" Tara seemed to almost know just the types and flavours that I was after and it was all done with a delightful smile. I am sure this year's family cheeseboard will be recognised as "better than last year". If Buntingford is too far away, don't despair - you can also order over the phone although I have no idea of that side of their business. In these days of doom for small retailers, I truly hope this shop survives - it deserves too! Have a look for yourself - it is worth it.

This is a great little independent cheese shop somewhat hidden away in Liverpool Street Station…read more The shop - as its name says - stocks a wide variety of cheeses from around the world (well, mainly Europe), with cheeses from France, Switzerland and Italy being particularly well-represented. I once found Džiugas, a cheese from Lithuania, here, though have not seen it recently, and was really pleased because, well, it's very tasty, and it saved me from having to fly to Vilnius just to get a taste of it once more. In addition to cheeses, this shop also stocks chutneys, cake mixes, biscuits, jams and sandwiches. The sandwiches do seem to be priced quite reasonably, and when I popped in one evening, were going for buy two for the price of one. I haven't tried them myself as I don't quite like their range of breads (white sandwich bread and baps). Staff are nice and friendly and happy to look for and suggest cheeses in accordance to your needs. International Cheese also offer cheese hampers, boxes and wedding cakes, so it's a great place to pop into for gifts as well.

Fabulous little shop specialising in cheese of course. If you want to get some Stinking Bishop or a…read moregenuine Swiss fondue kit this is the place. Or for some bloomin good Cheddar They don't just do cheeses though. They have a mouth watering selection of chutneys and preserves. Loads of pates (including Fois Gras I'm hoping it's the ethical version I don't want to ask), port, and even Kendal Mint Cake. If I had to sum up this place I'd say it was a British Deli, if such a thing exists, and allowing for the occasional Swiss and French cheese They also do an excellent range of sandwiches. With the exception of a token turkey sandwich they all include cheese. And of course it's not just cheese, but specified types of cheese, whether cheddar, brie or soft, in ploughman's, with chutney, with ham etc. All fresh cut and simply wrapped in clingfilm. Prices start under £3, so very competitive too.

I look forward to going to their stand at Chapel Market. When I discovered there was an actual…read morerestaurant I was so very excited!! I love the soup and their panini's are delicious!!

This is a charming little café and deli in a bit of a foodie desert (i.e. away from the crowds of…read moreIslington's Upper Street). Good coffee, delicious sandwiches and cakes, friendly and efficient service (the owner has been in the business for ages and is very knowledgeable and welcoming). Last but not least, the products on offer (mostly French cheese, charcuterie, but also non-perishables such as preserves and oils) are of terrific quality and excellent value. They are definitely not your usual run-of-the-mill 'French' products, but sourced with great care. My colleagues (in W1) have asked me where I got my flavoured olive oil spray bottles (very handy at work!) and I tell them to go to Islington!